North Korea launches ICBM in show of force against US, Kim Jong Un says



News North Korea launches ICBM in show of force against US, Kim Jong Un says First test in 2024 of missile designed to strike US sets performance records, comes days before American election Colin Zwirko October 31, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON State media released a single low-resolution photo of the test midday on Thursday \| Image: KCNA (Oct. 31, 2024) North Korea conducted a “highly significant” test of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Thursday morning, DPRK state media announced hours after the launch was detected by South Korea and Japan. In a brief statement released by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) around noon, DPRK leader Kim Jong Un said the launch was intended to “communicate our resolve to adversaries” in response to the “dangerous reinforcement of nuclear alliances” between the U.S. and ROK. North Korea conducted a “highly significant” test of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Thursday morning, DPRK state media announced hours after the launch was detected by South Korea and Japan. In a brief statement released by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) around noon, DPRK leader Kim Jong Un said the launch was intended to “communicate our resolve to adversaries” in response to the “dangerous reinforcement of nuclear alliances” between the U.S. and ROK. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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North Korea launches ICBM in show of force against US, Kim Jong Un says

First test in 2024 of missile designed to strike US sets performance records, comes days before American election

Colin Zwirko October 31, 2024

North Korea launches ICBM in show of force against US, Kim Jong Un says

State media released a single low-resolution photo of the test midday on Thursday | Image: KCNA (Oct. 31, 2024)

North Korea conducted a “highly significant” test of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Thursday morning, DPRK state media announced hours after the launch was detected by South Korea and Japan.

In a brief statement released by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) around noon, DPRK leader Kim Jong Un said the launch was intended to “communicate our resolve to adversaries” in response to the “dangerous reinforcement of nuclear alliances” between the U.S. and ROK.

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